Maintenance Officer

Lancashire Wildlife Trust; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Maintenance Officer to support its various sites across the North West of England. This position requires practical maintenance experience, effective relationship-building skills, and a methodical approach to work. The role offers 28 days of holidays plus bank holidays, in a friendly and flexible environment focused on nature conservation.

Benefits

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Friendly and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Practical experience in maintenance.
• Ability to work in a methodical manner.
• Build effective relationships with peers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support at various LWT sites across the North West.
• Deliver a successful maintenance schedule.

Skills

Practical maintenance experience

Organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Officer — Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025 | Salary: £25,400.00 per annum | Contract type: Permanent | Working hours: Full time | Location: Various sites (Central Lancashire)

The Trust is looking for a Maintenance Officer to join our busy Facilities Team.

About the role

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) Maintenance Officer will provide support at our LWT sites across the North West. All sites vary in complexity from simple office spaces to a state-of-the-art floating visitor centre, and each has their own systems.

Responsibilities

• Have practical experience in maintenance and the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
• Develop expertise in the systems and processes; build effective working relationships with peers, contractors and volunteers to deliver a successful maintenance schedule.

Benefits and expectations

We offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

How to apply and deadlines

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below. Please review the Job Description before you apply. Please also complete a Diversity Monitoring Form by clicking here. Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Sunday 12th October 2025. Interviews: Candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received, therefore early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Equality and diversity

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.